6 d. ago Kebbi gov assures parents of students’ safety, security after Maga abduction

Following the Maga abduction, Kebbi’s governor assures parents of students’ safety with strengthened security measures and stakeholder consultations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-assures-parents-of-students-safety-security-after-maga-abduction/

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1 week ago Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra police announce new measures to curb security uniform abuse. Residents are urged to report suspicious individuals impersonating personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-cracks-down-on-security-uniform-abuse-unveils-enforcement-measures/

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1 week ago Insecurity: Nigerian Army halts retirement of over 800 officers

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements of personnel with immediate effect as part of emergency measures to address the growing security challenges in the country.

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2 w. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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2 w. ago ‘Whatever It Takes, We’ll Secure Nigeria’, Says New Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has vowed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in national security, assuring citizens that the armed forces under his leadership will take “whatever steps are necessary” to restore peace across the country. Musa spoke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered […]

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2 w. ago Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

The Rivers State Police Command has said that five students of the Rivers State University (RSU), Emohua Campus, abducted in read more Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

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2 w. ago Tinubu orders security chiefs to deliver ‘tangible results’ in fight against insecurity

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed Nigeria’s service chiefs and heads of security agencies to intensify operations and produce measurable read more Tinubu orders security chiefs to deliver ‘tangible results’ in fight against insecurity

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2 w. ago NAPS Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Measures On Security, Seeks Matawalle’s Role In Defence Ministry Reviewed

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward restoring peace and stability across the nation. However, the association has urged the President to review the continued role of the Minister of State […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Lagos APC backs Tinubu, says saboteurs won’t succeed

The Lagos APC expresses confidence in Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security challenges, stating saboteurs will fail amid new security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-lagos-apc-backs-tinubu-says-saboteurs-wont-succeed/

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3 w. ago Trump Vows To ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ From Poorer Nations

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations in a late-night, anti-immigrant post on social media, describing the measure as a national security necessity. The post on the US Thanksgiving followed the Wednesday shooting of two National Guard members deployed to patrol Washington, D.C., where one of them died […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Governor Ododo Declares Tough Security Measures In Kogi 

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has unveiled a comprehensive and far-reaching security blueprint to address the rising insecurity in the state. Governor Ododo also assured traditional rulers, security agencies, and community leaders that the state will not bow to criminal intimidation. The governor stated these at the Kogi State Peace and Security Council Meeting […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: FCTA unveils citywide crackdown to disrupt criminal networks, curb dispatch rider offences

Worried by the rising insecurity, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled a new security measures across Abuja to read more Insecurity: FCTA unveils citywide crackdown to disrupt criminal networks, curb dispatch rider offences

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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3 w. ago Again, Osun Security Council Meets As Adeleke Warns Against Political Violence

The Osun State Security Council has met to assess current security challenges in the State and develop new state-wide measures aimed at protecting residents from both internal and external threats. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, and attended by all Service commanders, focused on strengthening existing frameworks to prevent infiltration by bandits […]

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3 w. ago Imo Set For Safer Yuletide As Police Beef – Up Security Measures

Ahead of the Yuletide celebrations, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has directed all Area Commanders, DPOs, and Tactical Team Commanders to step up security in their jurisdictions. He cautioned that security breaches or unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen […]

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3 w. ago Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures

In the last few days, gunmen have carried out major school abductions in Kebbi and Niger states, forcing several states to close schools as a precautionary measure. The post Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Police Initiate Special Security Measures Around Schools, Churches In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has introduced special security measures to ensure adequate protection of schools and churches in the state. In line with this development, LEADERSHIP gathered that the state commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to intensify their ongoing security patrols, reinforce […]

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3 w. ago Italy PM Urges Nigerian Gov’t To Take Action Against ‘Attacks’ On Christian Communities

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has urged the Nigerian government to take decisive action against perpetrators of attacks on Christian communities. In a statement posted on X, Meloni condemned the latest outbreak of violence, describing the attacks as heinous and unacceptable. She urged authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure those responsible were brought to […]

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3 w. ago S’West Govs, Senators, Traditional Rulers Move To Tackle Insecurity

Governors of the South-West region, senators, traditional rulers and other stakeholders have outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle the worsening insecurity challenges in the country. The measures were unveiled at the South-West Zonal National Security Summit, convened by the Senate in partnership with the Lagos State government. The summit is one of six being held […]

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Kwara orders school closure in five LGAs over insecurity

According to a statement by the state commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, he said that the state government has activated a proactive security measure as part of its efforts to guarantee a...

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